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What vitamins are synthesized by bacteria in the human intestines?
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∙ 13y ago
The colonic microflora in the large intestine help to synthesize certain vitamins. The primary function of the large intestine is to salvage energy from carbohydrate not digested in the upper gut.
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∙ 12y agoVitamins are not synthesized in the large intestine, nor are they synthesized in the human body. You ingest vitamins through the food you eat.
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∙ 11y agoAbsorb B-complex vitamins.
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How is bacteria helpful for humans?
some bacteria can be very helpful. There is bacteria that are in human's intestines and they help in digestion. There is also friendly bacteria such as intestinal flora and micro flora which release helpful vitamins.
Are there any bacteria on or in the human body if so where?
Yes. On the skin and In the Intestines.
What is the symbiotic relationship between bacteria and human intestines?
mutualism because the bacteria gets food and the human gets to decompose of certain foods
Bacteria which live in the human intestine derive their nutrition from digested foods From these nutrients digested by the human the bacteria synthesize vitamins usable by the human This relationsh?
mutualism
Which vitamin is synthesized by human body?
There are 4 forms of vitamin D, and the important ones are synthesized by the reaction between UV rays and cholesterol in our skin. Vitamin K2 is synthesized in the guts by bacteria. Vitamin B3 Niacin is synthesized in small amounts by gut bacteria. Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid is synthesized in small amounts by gut bacteria. Vitamin B7 Biotin is synthesized in small amounts by gut bacteria. Vitamin B9 Folic Acid is synthesized in small amounts by gut bacteria. Vitamin B12 is synthesized in the guts by bacteria.
Are human muscle cells eukaryote?
Yes but not all. Bacteria that lives in our large intestines are called prokaryotes
What is the meaning of escherichia coli?
E. coli is the name of a species of bacteria that is adapted to living in the human intestines.
Do you produce ammonia?
Yes, human body can produce ammonia. Bacteria in our intestines break down proteins into ammonia.
Why does bacteria need to live inside a human?
These bacteria help in digestion and in destroying harmful organisms. Intestinal bacteria also produce some vitamins needed by the body.
Would you expect to find thermoacidophilic bacteria and enteric bacteria living in the same environment?
No you would not because thermoacidophilic bacteria live in extreme hot environments while enteric bacteria are found in areas such as human intestines
How smelly can a fart get?
The odor in human gas is because the intestines contain normal bacteria, especially E-Coli. Bacteria give off gases as they grow and reproduce. It is not possible to eliminate the smell associated with human gas.
How many vitamins are known for human beings?
There are 6 major: A, the B complex (B1-17) , C, D, E, and K. There are also other vitamin-like compounds that resemble vitamins in their activity but are normally synthesized in the human body in adequate amounts. What happened to vitamins F-J? They were found to be like other vitamins and re-assigned, mostly to the B group. http://www.cyber-north.com/vitamins/index.html
